or GET it installed
On my previous car i had everything installed at the shop and it was alot of $$$. On the ///M i did the whole stereo and everything myself, and found out how much I can save. Plus its fun. I dont know why people waste money getting stuff installed at the shops :rolleyes:

Now i wanna learn how they make stuff with fiberglass. I am sure the actual cost is nowhere near what they quote you.
A custom center dash to house an LCD, was being quoted $700 and that is not including the LCD
I would like to make a nice fiberglass box for my subs in the trunk

I feel more comfortable working on mechanical-related things rather than trying to tear up my interior. I tried doing my own stereo system on my old Alfa and it was a nightmare. I can't even imagine trying to make my own sub box. Making a show car amp rack is even worse in my opinion. I just don't like messing with electrical wirings. But that's just me. Each to their own.

I dont feel like installers will give 110% when installing something. I mean it is not their car and you just paying them money. So they will just do the basic what is required. I think if you want to get something done right you gotta do it yourself.

Yeah, mechanical stuff I have no issues doing myself. That includes wiring new stuff up and performance stuff. With interior stuff, I understand that only if you do it yourself, you'll get the best end product..but I just don't trust myself with custom-fab stuff..so till I find a friend who can do it right for free!!, interiors gonna look nice and stock.

I recently did my own install on my Ti... and I'm incredibly happy. For anyone who hasn't tried it, I suggest you do. You can't really screw up too much, and its a good thing to know how to take everything apart in your interior. Of course, I didn't do anything really fancy with the sub in the trunk, but hey, it sounds great, and I can pull the box for racing events.

I do all my own work. Granted, I was an installer back in the day but if you have a little mechanical/electrical skill you can easily do it yourself. All you have to remember is not to short anything out (always work with the battery disconnected) and not to poke any holes though speaker surrounds.

Good luck!
Wes
'95 M3